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When to plead "No Contest"
Answered by Frank A. Natoli Esq. | New York, NY | View Lawyer Profile
When should a person plead "No Contest" to a Misdemeanor Assault/Domestic Violence charge? The person facing the charges did not intend to harm the other person involved, but they were at a family member's house with other people in the home when the two began arguing. The accused did touch the alleged victim, but they did not intend to... View Full Answer
Misdemeanor upgraded to a felony
Answered by Scott A Wineberg | Vernon Hills, IL | View Lawyer Profile
I was arrested for a criminal damage and criminal trespassing but there was no type of damage done at all but i understand the trespassing...i went to court and the complaintant wants it to be upgraded to a felony so the court continued my case for another month.is it possible that it can be upgraded to a felony..?
Can I travel internationally
Answered by Scott A Wineberg | Vernon Hills, IL | View Lawyer ProfileDear Sir, I was charged for retail theft November 2011. I am on Court supervision for a term of 12 months. I do NOT have a probation officer and do not have to call any one and do not have to mail anything to anyone. Its Misdemeanor probation and I am not supervised. During this period I should obey all laws. -- I was given 30... View Full Answer
How would i go about making a police report?
Answered by Glen Edward Ashman Premium | East Point, GA | View Lawyer Profile
. I found out my ex-boyfriend is registered as a sex offender for kidnapping a minor. Now i have a new boyfriend and my ex is treating physical harm to me and him, and verbally assaulting my mother. He constantly text me hurtful things, calling my mother a dumb a** b****. He calls me asking where is my punk a** n***** , and he will... View Full Answer
Criminal Property Damage Charge
Answered by Scott A Wineberg | Vernon Hills, IL | View Lawyer ProfileA friend was recently arrested and charged with Criminal Property Damage after having an arguement with a friend in her home. While having a lengthy verbal dispute, my friend accidently struck a window with his hand while gesturing. His friend commented Don't hit my window and he then said I will hit what I want and pounded on the... View Full Answer
What are my rights
Answered by Scott A Wineberg | Vernon Hills, IL | View Lawyer ProfileOn 01/06/2012 after leaving walmart i was stoped by the police in traffic.when i asked why was i stoped i was told for retail theft i then asked where they told me walmart i then told them i took nothing from walmart they told me one of you all did i was then arrested and took to the station and had to bond out for a hundred and fifty... View Full Answer
No idea of what to expect
Answered by Frank A. Natoli Esq. | New York, NY | View Lawyer ProfileI was caught shoplifting at walmart (under $100) and my first court date is in 3 days this is my first time in any kind of trouble and i dont know what to expect any helpful advice would be appreciated
Do I stand a chance
Answered by Cullen Elrod Premium | Houston, TX | View Lawyer Profile
Sunday Oct 23 i was arrested for possesion of mariguana, The officer said my lisence plat light was out then he asked to search the car , the officer picked two specs out of my carpet and said it was "weed". they booked me and didnt even drug test me. should i plea not guilty because it didnt even look like weed, i dont even believe it... View Full Answer
Denied court appointed attorney
Answered by Craig C Cunningham Attorney Premium | Sycamore, IL | View Lawyer Profile
I got into a shoving match with my roommate. I was arrested for assault and battery. I was put in jail for 24 hours. My mom bailed me out. I have been denied twice a court appointed attorney even though I have no job and no money. I denied the first plea from the DA. I was set for a jury trial but again denied council. The judge told me... View Full Answer
Restraining orders and statutory rape
Answered by Craig C Cunningham Attorney Premium | Sycamore, IL | View Lawyer ProfileI have a friend with a psycho girlfriend, they have had sex, but he wants to break up with her. The problem is that she is threatening to go to the cops and say that he committed statutory rape if he breaks up with her. In Illinois, the age of consent is 17 for both males and females; I believe that she was 16 and he was 17 when they... View Full Answer
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